World Trade Club's prime Ferry Plaza spot getting resurrected

Some prime real estate looks like it’s in the process of being resurrected as a restaurant. Right on the water, behind the Ferry Building’s rear parking lot, there’s some fresh action at the big formerWorld Trade Club site and sources confirm that there’s indeed a new restaurant en route. As you can see above, the interior is very picturesque, with the views to boot.

Thing is, just about all the principal players took the long weekend off, and most confirmations are still TBD. That said, a liquor license has been filed with the DBA of Carnelian By the Bay, and further digging reveals that it’s being billed as a California cuisine restaurant with a prominent lounge component. Word on the street is that they’ve already begun hiring and they’re still looking for a chef.

(What if — what. if. — there was bottle service?)

In any event, file this story as very much developing. Expect more solid details — timeline, design, whether it’s related to the Carnelian Room, etc. — to unfold next week, when everyone gets back from the holiday weekend. For now, here’s the familiar exterior: